Extended Parallel Process Model
EPPM Kim Witte Focuses on how to channel fear in a positive, protective direction instead of a negative, maladaptive direction Based on fear appeal, but also incorporates elements of TRA/TPB, and self-efficacy
Elements Campaign messages should contain: –Threat component Increase perceived susceptibility Increase perceived severity –Efficacy component Perceived self-efficacy Response efficacy
Message Components: Threat: -susceptibility -severity Efficacy: -self-efficacy -response efficacy Threat appraisal Fear Efficacy Appraisal Message Acceptance Message Rejection Fear Control Danger Control 1 st Appraisal 2 nd Appraisal External Stimulus High efficacy Low efficacy
Danger Control vs. Fear Control How do people control fear? How do people control risk or danger? How does knowing this help us make sense of people’s behaviors?